The beginning of a large and wonderful family

30 August 1944

Dearest,

I did not receive any letters from you today.  I will answer one of the letters that I received previously.  I am answering at this time a letter dated Aug.11th.  It was post marked Aug. 12th.  How come, honey?  This letter you sent me sure was a very wonderful one.  It was such a sweet one, nd so nice and long.

You mentioned something about the moon.  I must say there sure is a pretty moon out today.  It is about three quarters full and so bright.  It made me think that yesterday it smiled at you and today on me.  If the moon was able to talk it would say, "Miss Grace Tilson I wish to report that some one on the other side of the world is sure in love with you.  Do you know who it is?"

I'll try not to worry about David Taylor anymore, but he better be smaller than me so I can beat him up when I see him.  If he is bigger than me I'll just forget it.  I'm glad honey that you will write to me always.  The feeling is mutual.

We will have to figure something about this church idea out or maybe just let it go.

I wish you could see me one ofl these nights dressed in my zoot suit and heading for the open air theatre.

Gee! Honey 20 or 21 is not old at all.  That is very young.  I thank and I don't think I'llbe away quite so long.

Went to work this morning as usual.  Worked hard and this afternoon I received a letter from the folks, a boy friend and a girl I knew back in Chicago.  In the evening I went to the show and saw the picture "Going my way" with Bing Crosby.  It was pretty good.

After the show I went into the day room to write this letter.  After I finish this I am going to bed and dream.  I guess I've covered allthere is so until I write you again tomorrow I remain
as always
yours
Ray